Market Makers & HFTs

Trusted market access for market makers and HFT firms since 2011

Performance-driven trading incentives, flexible credit lines, and ultra-low-latency APIs engineered to scale so you can trade at velocity.

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Speed and precision, wherever you trade

190+

Countries supported

640+

Crypto assets

$2T+

Annual transaction volume

< 1 ms

Latency

Infrastructure for advanced trading strategies

Deep liquidity

Competitive pricing across 640+ crypto assets for precise execution

Reliable ultra-low-latency execution

99.9% uptime and sub-1ms latency for high-frequency strategies and large-volume trades

High throughput APIs

FIX 4.4, WebSockets, and REST with IP whitelisting — explore our API documentation

Tailored capital access

Performance-driven trading incentives and flexible credit lines

For firms that move markets

Trading incentives

Earn equity-linked warrants based on both spot and futures trading activity
Access maker fees as low as -0.02% on eligible spot pairs

Capital access

Access private funding pools with up to 4x leverage through spot credit
Scale efficiently with zero-interest, multi-collateral financing through futures credit

Low-latency infrastructure

Higher API limits and colocation for ultra-low latency
Real-time liquidity metrics and performance data

Technical support

Technical consultations to optimize your trading setup
24/7 dedicated support for onboarding and ongoing operations

Tailored products for market makers and HFT firms

Trading spot

24/7 markets with deep liquidity across a broad range of supported assets

Explorar Trading spot

Trading con futuros

API connectivity to support hedging, leverage strategy and risk management

Explorar Trading con futuros

Derivados de OTC

Bespoke derivatives trading through Kraken Institutional’s OTC desk

Explorar Derivados de OTC

OTC lending

Competitive rates for tailored financing with collateral safeguarded in secure custody

Explorar OTC lending

Get in touch with Kraken Institutional

1. Apply

Complete the institutional form

2. Qualify

Our team will assess eligibility and initiate 1:1 dedicated onboarding

3. Trade

Integrate APIs, access incentives, credit, and ongoing dedicated support

OTC services, including spot trading, derivatives, and lending, are offered by Payward Oceanic Ltd., a member of the Kraken Group. These products are available only to eligible clients and may not be offered in all jurisdictions. OTC transactions involve risk and may result in the loss of capital. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Availability is subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Custody services are provided by Payward Financial, Inc. or Payward Europe Solutions, Ltd, as applicable. Payward Financial, Inc. d/b/a Kraken Financial is not an FDIC-insured bank and deposits are neither insured by nor subject to the protections of the FDIC. Payward Europe Solutions Limited, trading as Kraken, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.